Chapter XV · Mary Ellen

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading MARY ELLEN heard with trepidation that there was a Mrs. Butterworth on the premises; she was old enough to know that it was one thing to “get round” two men, and another to cozen a woman.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading MARY ELLEN heard with trepidation that there was a Mrs. Butterworth on the premises; she was old enough to know that it was one thing to “get round” two men, and another to cozen a woman.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading MARY ELLEN heard with trepidation that there was a Mrs. Butterworth on the premises; she was old enough to know that it was one thing to “get round” two men, and another to cozen a woman.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Her cozening had not been much more culpable than that of any one who sees a chance and determines not to fritter it away by understatement.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Her cozening had not been much more culpable than that of any one who sees a chance and determines not to fritter it away by understatement.

for the reason that

From this reading She hated them because she hated the misery in which she lived and because they were the cause of her living in misery.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading It was not quite true, it was a propagandist gloss upon the truth, to say that she slept out on the brickfields, implying that she was homeless when she had sleeping rights in the fourth part of a bed in Jackman’s Buildings.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Her cozening had not been much more culpable than that of any one who sees a chance and determines not to fritter it away by understatement.

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From this reading But there had been no dissembling, no thought to please Tom Bradshaw, when she said she hated the Hepplestalls.

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From this reading It was not quite true, it was a propagandist gloss upon the truth, to say that she slept out on the brickfields, implying that she was homeless when she had sleeping rights in the fourth part of a bed in Jackman’s Buildings.

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading It was not quite true, it was a propagandist gloss upon the truth, to say that she slept out on the brickfields, implying that she was homeless when she had sleeping rights in the fourth part of a bed in Jackman’s Buildings.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But there had been no dissembling, no thought to please Tom Bradshaw, when she said she hated the Hepplestalls.

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From this reading MARY ELLEN heard with trepidation that there was a Mrs. Butterworth on the premises; she was old enough to know that it was one thing to “get round” two men, and another to cozen a woman.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Her cozening had not been much more culpable than that of any one who sees a chance and determines not to fritter it away by understatement.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading She hated them because she hated the misery in which she lived and because they were the cause of her living in misery.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Her cozening had not been much more culpable than that of any one who sees a chance and determines not to fritter it away by understatement.

be false to; be dishonest with

From this reading MARY ELLEN heard with trepidation that there was a Mrs. Butterworth on the premises; she was old enough to know that it was one thing to “get round” two men, and another to cozen a woman.

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From this reading Her cozening had not been much more culpable than that of any one who sees a chance and determines not to fritter it away by understatement.

deserving blame or censure as being wrong or evil or injurious

From this reading Her cozening had not been much more culpable than that of any one who sees a chance and determines not to fritter it away by understatement.

third-person singular of “determine” — establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study

From this reading Her cozening had not been much more culpable than that of any one who sees a chance and determines not to fritter it away by understatement.

pretending with intention to deceive

From this reading But there had been no dissembling, no thought to please Tom Bradshaw, when she said she hated the Hepplestalls.

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From this reading MARY ELLEN heard with trepidation that there was a Mrs. Butterworth on the premises; she was old enough to know that it was one thing to “get round” two men, and another to cozen a woman.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading MARY ELLEN heard with trepidation that there was a Mrs. Butterworth on the premises; she was old enough to know that it was one thing to “get round” two men, and another to cozen a woman.

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading It was not quite true, it was a propagandist gloss upon the truth, to say that she slept out on the brickfields, implying that she was homeless when she had sleeping rights in the fourth part of a bed in Jackman’s Buildings.

small quantity of fried batter containing fruit or meat or vegetables

From this reading Her cozening had not been much more culpable than that of any one who sees a chance and determines not to fritter it away by understatement.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading MARY ELLEN heard with trepidation that there was a Mrs. Butterworth on the premises; she was old enough to know that it was one thing to “get round” two men, and another to cozen a woman.

an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text

From this reading It was not quite true, it was a propagandist gloss upon the truth, to say that she slept out on the brickfields, implying that she was homeless when she had sleeping rights in the fourth part of a bed in Jackman’s Buildings.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Her cozening had not been much more culpable than that of any one who sees a chance and determines not to fritter it away by understatement.

treated with dislike or contempt

From this reading But there had been no dissembling, no thought to please Tom Bradshaw, when she said she hated the Hepplestalls.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading MARY ELLEN heard with trepidation that there was a Mrs. Butterworth on the premises; she was old enough to know that it was one thing to “get round” two men, and another to cozen a woman.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading But there had been no dissembling, no thought to please Tom Bradshaw, when she said she hated the Hepplestalls.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Her cozening had not been much more culpable than that of any one who sees a chance and determines not to fritter it away by understatement.

someone unfortunate without housing

From this reading It was not quite true, it was a propagandist gloss upon the truth, to say that she slept out on the brickfields, implying that she was homeless when she had sleeping rights in the fourth part of a bed in Jackman’s Buildings.

-ing form of “imply” — express or state indirectly

From this reading It was not quite true, it was a propagandist gloss upon the truth, to say that she slept out on the brickfields, implying that she was homeless when she had sleeping rights in the fourth part of a bed in Jackman’s Buildings.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading It was not quite true, it was a propagandist gloss upon the truth, to say that she slept out on the brickfields, implying that she was homeless when she had sleeping rights in the fourth part of a bed in Jackman’s Buildings.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading MARY ELLEN heard with trepidation that there was a Mrs. Butterworth on the premises; she was old enough to know that it was one thing to “get round” two men, and another to cozen a woman.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was not quite true, it was a propagandist gloss upon the truth, to say that she slept out on the brickfields, implying that she was homeless when she had sleeping rights in the fourth part of a bed in Jackman’s Buildings.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading MARY ELLEN heard with trepidation that there was a Mrs. Butterworth on the premises; she was old enough to know that it was one thing to “get round” two men, and another to cozen a woman.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading She hated them because she hated the misery in which she lived and because they were the cause of her living in misery.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading She hated them because she hated the misery in which she lived and because they were the cause of her living in misery.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading MARY ELLEN heard with trepidation that there was a Mrs. Butterworth on the premises; she was old enough to know that it was one thing to “get round” two men, and another to cozen a woman.

the force of workers available

From this reading MARY ELLEN heard with trepidation that there was a Mrs. Butterworth on the premises; she was old enough to know that it was one thing to “get round” two men, and another to cozen a woman.

a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune

From this reading She hated them because she hated the misery in which she lived and because they were the cause of her living in misery.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Her cozening had not been much more culpable than that of any one who sees a chance and determines not to fritter it away by understatement.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading MARY ELLEN heard with trepidation that there was a Mrs. Butterworth on the premises; she was old enough to know that it was one thing to “get round” two men, and another to cozen a woman.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Her cozening had not been much more culpable than that of any one who sees a chance and determines not to fritter it away by understatement.

not any; not one

From this reading But there had been no dissembling, no thought to please Tom Bradshaw, when she said she hated the Hepplestalls.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Her cozening had not been much more culpable than that of any one who sees a chance and determines not to fritter it away by understatement.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Her cozening had not been much more culpable than that of any one who sees a chance and determines not to fritter it away by understatement.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading MARY ELLEN heard with trepidation that there was a Mrs. Butterworth on the premises; she was old enough to know that it was one thing to “get round” two men, and another to cozen a woman.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading MARY ELLEN heard with trepidation that there was a Mrs. Butterworth on the premises; she was old enough to know that it was one thing to “get round” two men, and another to cozen a woman.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading MARY ELLEN heard with trepidation that there was a Mrs. Butterworth on the premises; she was old enough to know that it was one thing to “get round” two men, and another to cozen a woman.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It was not quite true, it was a propagandist gloss upon the truth, to say that she slept out on the brickfields, implying that she was homeless when she had sleeping rights in the fourth part of a bed in Jackman’s Buildings.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading It was not quite true, it was a propagandist gloss upon the truth, to say that she slept out on the brickfields, implying that she was homeless when she had sleeping rights in the fourth part of a bed in Jackman’s Buildings.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading But there had been no dissembling, no thought to please Tom Bradshaw, when she said she hated the Hepplestalls.

land and the buildings on it

From this reading MARY ELLEN heard with trepidation that there was a Mrs. Butterworth on the premises; she was old enough to know that it was one thing to “get round” two men, and another to cozen a woman.

a person who disseminates messages calculated to assist some cause or some government

From this reading It was not quite true, it was a propagandist gloss upon the truth, to say that she slept out on the brickfields, implying that she was homeless when she had sleeping rights in the fourth part of a bed in Jackman’s Buildings.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading It was not quite true, it was a propagandist gloss upon the truth, to say that she slept out on the brickfields, implying that she was homeless when she had sleeping rights in the fourth part of a bed in Jackman’s Buildings.

plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature

From this reading It was not quite true, it was a propagandist gloss upon the truth, to say that she slept out on the brickfields, implying that she was homeless when she had sleeping rights in the fourth part of a bed in Jackman’s Buildings.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading MARY ELLEN heard with trepidation that there was a Mrs. Butterworth on the premises; she was old enough to know that it was one thing to “get round” two men, and another to cozen a woman.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading But there had been no dissembling, no thought to please Tom Bradshaw, when she said she hated the Hepplestalls.

express in words

From this reading It was not quite true, it was a propagandist gloss upon the truth, to say that she slept out on the brickfields, implying that she was homeless when she had sleeping rights in the fourth part of a bed in Jackman’s Buildings.

plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located

From this reading Her cozening had not been much more culpable than that of any one who sees a chance and determines not to fritter it away by understatement.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading MARY ELLEN heard with trepidation that there was a Mrs. Butterworth on the premises; she was old enough to know that it was one thing to “get round” two men, and another to cozen a woman.

the state of being asleep

From this reading It was not quite true, it was a propagandist gloss upon the truth, to say that she slept out on the brickfields, implying that she was homeless when she had sleeping rights in the fourth part of a bed in Jackman’s Buildings.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading It was not quite true, it was a propagandist gloss upon the truth, to say that she slept out on the brickfields, implying that she was homeless when she had sleeping rights in the fourth part of a bed in Jackman’s Buildings.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Her cozening had not been much more culpable than that of any one who sees a chance and determines not to fritter it away by understatement.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading MARY ELLEN heard with trepidation that there was a Mrs. Butterworth on the premises; she was old enough to know that it was one thing to “get round” two men, and another to cozen a woman.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading MARY ELLEN heard with trepidation that there was a Mrs. Butterworth on the premises; she was old enough to know that it was one thing to “get round” two men, and another to cozen a woman.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading She hated them because she hated the misery in which she lived and because they were the cause of her living in misery.

in or at that place or location

From this reading MARY ELLEN heard with trepidation that there was a Mrs. Butterworth on the premises; she was old enough to know that it was one thing to “get round” two men, and another to cozen a woman.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She hated them because she hated the misery in which she lived and because they were the cause of her living in misery.

a special situation

From this reading MARY ELLEN heard with trepidation that there was a Mrs. Butterworth on the premises; she was old enough to know that it was one thing to “get round” two men, and another to cozen a woman.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading But there had been no dissembling, no thought to please Tom Bradshaw, when she said she hated the Hepplestalls.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading MARY ELLEN heard with trepidation that there was a Mrs. Butterworth on the premises; she was old enough to know that it was one thing to “get round” two men, and another to cozen a woman.

male cat

From this reading But there had been no dissembling, no thought to please Tom Bradshaw, when she said she hated the Hepplestalls.

a feeling of alarm or dread

From this reading MARY ELLEN heard with trepidation that there was a Mrs. Butterworth on the premises; she was old enough to know that it was one thing to “get round” two men, and another to cozen a woman.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading It was not quite true, it was a propagandist gloss upon the truth, to say that she slept out on the brickfields, implying that she was homeless when she had sleeping rights in the fourth part of a bed in Jackman’s Buildings.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading It was not quite true, it was a propagandist gloss upon the truth, to say that she slept out on the brickfields, implying that she was homeless when she had sleeping rights in the fourth part of a bed in Jackman’s Buildings.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading MARY ELLEN heard with trepidation that there was a Mrs. Butterworth on the premises; she was old enough to know that it was one thing to “get round” two men, and another to cozen a woman.

a statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said

From this reading Her cozening had not been much more culpable than that of any one who sees a chance and determines not to fritter it away by understatement.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It was not quite true, it was a propagandist gloss upon the truth, to say that she slept out on the brickfields, implying that she was homeless when she had sleeping rights in the fourth part of a bed in Jackman’s Buildings.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading MARY ELLEN heard with trepidation that there was a Mrs. Butterworth on the premises; she was old enough to know that it was one thing to “get round” two men, and another to cozen a woman.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading She hated them because she hated the misery in which she lived and because they were the cause of her living in misery.

at the time that

From this reading It was not quite true, it was a propagandist gloss upon the truth, to say that she slept out on the brickfields, implying that she was homeless when she had sleeping rights in the fourth part of a bed in Jackman’s Buildings.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading She hated them because she hated the misery in which she lived and because they were the cause of her living in misery.

which person or people

From this reading Her cozening had not been much more culpable than that of any one who sees a chance and determines not to fritter it away by understatement.

in the company of; together with

From this reading MARY ELLEN heard with trepidation that there was a Mrs. Butterworth on the premises; she was old enough to know that it was one thing to “get round” two men, and another to cozen a woman.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading MARY ELLEN heard with trepidation that there was a Mrs. Butterworth on the premises; she was old enough to know that it was one thing to “get round” two men, and another to cozen a woman.